DisGRACEful with Grace O’Malley
Episode: “I Hear Voices with Becky Robinson”
Date: November 13, 2025
Guests: Grace O’Malley (Host), Becky Robinson (Comedian)
Episode Overview
In this lively and laugh-out-loud episode, comedian Grace O’Malley welcomes Becky Robinson—star of viral sketches, stand-up, and a new comedy special—to the NYC studio, where they swap stories about touring life, the evolution of Becky’s beloved characters, rowdy crowds, and the role of voice work and improv in their careers. Tapping into personal stories and behind-the-scenes moments, the two delve into how comedy (and sometimes chaos) keeps them grounded, especially through pandemic lows and career highs. The episode closes out with rapid-fire games, a comedic character face-off, and some truly “disgraceful” receipts from Becky’s internet past.
Key Discussion Points and Highlights
1. Press Tours, Comedy, and Making the Rounds
[01:46]
- Becky's Hollywood “Glam & Press” Life: Becky shares that, with a new special launching, she’s in heavy press mode—hitting New York, LA, and (jokingly) suggesting Des Moines would spice things up.
- “You do a bit pray, do a little bit Prius. Did the press run?...throw in a third just for fun.” —Becky [02:00]
- On Bizarre Local TV Moments:
- Becky tells stories about quirky TV cooking segments: “Cake pops that looked like chicken drumsticks...with little salt crystals, like a freshly salted chicken wing.” —Becky [02:32]
2. Touring, Character Fans, & Rowdy Audiences
[07:45], [09:08], [10:18]
- Pandemic Pivot: Becky recounts how during COVID, Zoom standup left her cold (“I’d rather die”), so she pivoted to character sketch content—seeding the rise of her ‘Entitled Housewife’ persona.
- Fans in Costume:
- Audiences now dress as her characters, including “groundskeepers” complete with hedgehogs and even caddies. “I’m surprised they’re not dressing up as the whole damn golf cart.” —Grace [09:52]
- “They still come dressed up. Some of them…they’ve gotten creative.” —Becky [09:25]
- Drinks, Ambience, & Medical Emergencies:
- Becky and Grace swap wild tales about comedy show audiences, ambulances called for over-indulgence (“...sitting on the floor of a parking garage with, like, hot firemen everywhere. She grabbed my arm and goes, ‘I was drinking White Claw.’ She had, like, throw up all over her tits.” —Becky [10:57])
3. Parental Support and Social Media Boundaries
[13:09]
- Comic Family Support:
- Grace’s parents love her comedy, but her mom once unfollowed her on Instagram (“...posted a picture...‘which one makes you cream your jeans more’...she didn’t like that sex. No, thank you.” —Grace [13:22])
- Dad’s attempts at standup get hilariously mixed reviews and led to some blocking sprees on social media.
- On Blocking Haters:
- “I only block if you tell me I’m not funny or you make fun of my unfunny dad.” —Grace [14:48]
- “If you make fun of anyone that I’m rolling with, you’re gone.” —Becky [14:51]
4. Age Range and Raw Audience Feedback
[15:34], [16:14]
- Older Fans Get Raw:
- Becky’s crowd includes grandmas and older women who push her to go “raw.”
- “This old lady comes up…grabs my arm, goes, ‘One note: not raw enough.’” —Becky [16:14]
- “Just give me a little thing…so rare to get any support.” —Becky [16:36]
5. Breaks in Showbiz – Notable Influences
[16:48], [17:22]
- Nikki Glaser’s Support:
- Nikki helped Becky get her first industry writing job (“...researcher/writer for Not Safe for Work—it did so much” —Becky [17:22])
- “She’s a tough bitch, you know.” —Becky on Nikki [17:02]
- “I said, sweetie pie nice lady, you said tough bitch!” —Grace [17:09]
6. Wild’n Out and Comedic Rap Battles
[20:59], [21:54]
- Joining Wild’n Out:
- Becky discusses her “Lil Pickles” character and battle-rap roots:
- “Not a fucking battle rapper, you know? But I had a character...kept winning [comedy rap battles].” —Becky [20:59]
- Navigating a Male-Dominated Stage:
- Nick Cannon required her to wear a “baby blue durag” every episode: “It was in my contract!” —Becky [21:29]
- “Lunell pulled me aside...‘No one is gonna give you this. You have to steal the microphone and take your stage time.’” —Becky [22:54]
7. The Making and Maintaining of Characters
[23:28], [29:35], [31:13]
- The Character Process:
- Becky describes how outfits, wigs, and environment fuel her personas. Some characters born from a voice (Entitled Housewife), others from an outfit (Susie Chapstick).
- “The characters...sometimes the character is born in the outfit.” —Becky [31:49]
- Audience Interaction:
- “People dress up as the husband or the kids...it looks unsettling.” —Becky [29:42]
- Character is Therapy:
- “Every single character...is like a little piece of me. I don’t know how mentally ill that sounds.” —Becky [30:38]
8. Mental Health, The Pandemic & The Healing Power of Laughter
[32:15], [34:41], [36:26]
- Pandemic Blues to Breakouts:
- Behind the comedy boom was a tough time. Becky and Grace frankly describe their pandemic depression and ‘morning Merlot’ coping.
- Becky created Entitled Housewife at her parents’ house:
- “I was like, I don’t see a future, you know? At the same time...I was supposed to be the happiness at the end of the rainbow and I was like, ‘I’m a fraud.’” —Becky [34:36]
- “I laughed myself out of the depression...it was the character.” —Becky [36:09]
- Parental Reactions:
- Mom: “It’s a little close to home, Becks.” —Becky [37:17]
9. Inside Voice Acting & Animation
[26:08], [27:13]
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Voice Acting Adventures:
- Becky often voices “young boys...male squirrels on crack” —Becky [26:12], on shows like Netflix’s Horton Helps and Nickelodeon’s Middlemost Post as Parker J. Cloud, a gender-neutral rainbow cloud.
- “There was one episode...everyone came and was taking scoops out of Parker...then he turned into a dark cloud again. This is so similar to, like, Robin Williams—what it feels like being a standup.” —Becky [27:41]
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Income & Residuals:
- “People say [voice work] is money. It’s like any SAG job. The residuals are sweet but...a lot are 12 cents.” —Becky [29:00]
10. Road Life, Touring Hacks, and Comic Hygiene
[52:03], [53:44]
- Surviving on Tour:
- Packing for emergencies: “I packed two pairs of Nyx period underwear...wig, wig, wig, wig.” —Becky [52:39]
- Unromantic Realities:
- “Amount of times I get in the shower and wash my thong while it’s on my body...” —Becky [53:34]
11. On Comedy Crowds, Country Clubs, and Female Comics’ Confidence
[43:02], [44:10]
- Breaking Gender Barriers:
- “Still clubs don’t allow women...I used to feel like I’m doing something bad. Now...the women are like, ‘You made me feel confident’...” —Becky [43:14]
- Characters Encourage Bravery:
- “Sometimes the characters make me be more confident because I can be a little bit of a puss.” —Becky [43:49]
- “With the character in play, you can say whatever the hell you want.” —Grace [43:55]
12. Rapid-Fire Character Improv Games
[45:14], [46:34], [50:26]
- Game: Random Characters From a Bowl
- Highlights:
- Becky as a small-town photographer (“Cheryl, get a wipe!” [45:43]),
- Grace as a vape store shaman (“Let’s go heavy for it. Life’s a journey, if you will.” [46:43])
- Becky as a spin instructor: “Melissa, you skipped yesterday. We remember.” [50:38]
- Highlights:
13. “Disgraceful Receipts” – Becky’s Nostalgic Internet Moments
[56:31]–[64:09]
- The Bachelor, 21st Birthdays, Open Mics:
- Becky details experiences behind photos: acting segments on The Bachelor, wild Vegas stories (“My sister’s friend put a bag of cocaine in her vagina...”), snowboarding and Goodwill mink coats, and crashing college parties.
- “The only content in my life is a Goodwill mink coat, a wig, and a microphone.” —Becky [60:31]
14. Rapid-Fire Shoutouts & Goodbye
[65:06]
- Becky closes with hilarious rapid-life shoutouts to “the girls, Scott, Dashiell, Maccabee, my family, Joe, Katie, Nora, Mia, Grace...Nikki Minaj...Britney Spears.” [65:06–65:35]
- Final plugs for Becky’s special and tour: “You can watch my special at entitled.beckyrobinsonthegreat.com...entitledhousewife.com...The Becky Robinson Show on TikTok...” [66:05]
Memorable Quotes
Becky (on Zoom comedy during COVID):
“I’d rather die.” [07:58]
Grace (on parents and comedy boundaries):
“She unfollowed me on Instagram...because I posted a picture...‘which one makes you cream your jeans more’...” [13:22]
Becky (on old fans):
“One note: not raw enough.” [16:14]
Becky (on Nikki Glaser):
“She’s a tough bitch, you know.” [17:02]
Becky (on Wild’n Out advice):
“No one is gonna like, give you this. You have to steal the microphone and take your stage time.” [22:54]
Grace:
“Sometimes the character is born in the outfit.” [31:49]
Becky (on pandemic lows & character creation):
“I laughed myself out of the depression...it was the character.” [36:26]
Becky:
“The only content in my life is, like, a Goodwill mink coat, a wig, and a microphone. That’s just, you know.” [60:31]
Notable Timestamps by Segment
- 01:46 – Press tour stories
- 07:45 – The rise of Entitled Housewife & pandemic pivots
- 09:08 – Drinking crowds and White Claw tales
- 13:09 – Parents’ reactions to comedy & social media
- 16:14 – Grandmas want the raw stuff!
- 17:22 – Nikki Glaser’s impact
- 20:59 – Getting cast on Wild’n Out
- 31:13 – Character creation: voices, outfits, personalities
- 34:36 – Pandemic lows, character as therapy
- 45:14, 46:34, 50:26 – Improv games: character showcase
- 56:31 – “Disgraceful Receipts”: Becky’s embarrassing internet past
- 65:06 – Rapid fire shoutouts
- 66:05 – Becky’s final plugs
Tone and Style
Witty, unfiltered, and self-deprecating—Grace and Becky’s back-and-forth feels like late-night drinks with old friends. The episode brims with spontaneous bits, playful digs, and genuine moments of vulnerability, all grounded in the highs and lows of a comedian’s world.
For New Listeners
This episode is perfect for fans of inside comedy, creatives seeking inspiration from real-world hustle (and struggle), and anyone who finds comfort in laughing through the messiest parts of life.
Listen to the full episode and catch Becky’s new special at entitled.beckyrobinsonthegreat.com or entitledhousewife.com.